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Aaliyah Quotes

52 Great Quotes By Aaliyah That Remind Us To Dust It Off And Try Again

Famous As: Best Known as 'Princess of R&B' & 'Queen of Urban Pop'

Born On: 1979

Died On: 2001

Born In: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Died At Age: 22

Aaliyah was a distinguished American model, singer, dancer and actress. She appeared on the television show, ‘Star Search,’ at the age of ten and was also seen performing alongside Gladys Knight in a concert. Some of her popular works include, ‘Try Again,’ ‘One in a Million,’ ‘Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number,’ ‘Romeo Must Die,’ Queen of the Dammed,’ and many more. She is accredited in playing an important role in redefining hip hop, contemporary R&B and pop. She has also earned the pseudonyms of ‘Queen of Urban Pop,’ and ‘Princess of R&B.’ As the fate would have it, she left us at the tender age of 22 but also left a trail of popular quotes and sayings that are sure to bring a smile on your face. Zoom through the collection of thoughts and quotes by the popular singer, Aaliyah, the diva who found her passion at an early age and became an inspiration for many.

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It was always part of the plan to move into acting.

It was always part of the plan to move into acting.
Aaliyah

I have the time needed to support the album and tour.

I have the time needed to support the album and tour.
Aaliyah

In film, you are a totally different person than in the video.

In film, you are a totally different person than in the video.
Aaliyah

If you want to go to the mall, you have to take security. But it's always cool. The kids are amazing.

If you want to go to the mall, you have to take security. But it's always cool. The kids are amazing.
Aaliyah

There is a bit of acting involved when you get in front of a camera for a video. Even when you perform onstage, you're putting on a show.

There is a bit of acting involved when you get in front of a camera for a video. Even when you perform onstage, you're putting on a show.
Aaliyah

When a fan comes up to you and says I love your music, there’s nothing better than that.

When a fan comes up to you and says I love your music, there’s nothing better than that.
Aaliyah

I began to work the stage and get the audience into it. I also learned how to have fun out there. It is something I will never forget.

I began to work the stage and get the audience into it. I also learned how to have fun out there. It is something I will never forget.
Aaliyah

I'm involved in some action scenes, so they'll train me for that. I'll be working with my acting coach to prepare for my character.

I'm involved in some action scenes, so they'll train me for that. I'll be working with my acting coach to prepare for my character.
Character
Aaliyah

I don't feel I made any sacrifices at all. I'm doing my best to juggle.

I don't feel I made any sacrifices at all. I'm doing my best to juggle.
Aaliyah

Romeo Must Die came at the right time. It was the right vehicle for me.

Romeo Must Die came at the right time. It was the right vehicle for me.
Aaliyah

I wanna be the best at what I do. I wanna sing, I wanna dance, I wanna act. That's about it.

I wanna be the best at what I do. I wanna sing, I wanna dance, I wanna act. That's about it.
Aaliyah

All I can do is leave it in God's hands and hope that my fans feel where I'm coming from.

All I can do is leave it in God's hands and hope that my fans feel where I'm coming from.
Hope
Aaliyah

You know we're in a business where things are just unpredictable. You don't know what's going to happen...we were lucky Blessed, I think is a better way to put it.

You know we're in a business where things are just unpredictable. You don't know what's going to happen...we were lucky Blessed, I think is a better way to put it.
Business
Aaliyah

That's why I work every day. Ev-er-y day. I want to knock people out.

That's why I work every day. Ev-er-y day. I want to knock people out.
Aaliyah

It's really a sad story, and I liked that. The songs on this album talk about relationships in every aspect.

It's really a sad story, and I liked that. The songs on this album talk about relationships in every aspect.
Aaliyah

I know that people think I'm sexy and I am looked at as that. It is cool with me. It's wonderful to have sexy appeal. If you embrace it, it can be a very beautiful thing.

I know that people think I'm sexy and I am looked at as that. It is cool with me. It's wonderful to have sexy appeal. If you embrace it, it can be a very beautiful thing.
Beautiful
Aaliyah

It's fun to be creative and innovative and come up with something crazy. So I need people to work with who are not going to be afraid to take it to the left a bit.

It's fun to be creative and innovative and come up with something crazy. So I need people to work with who are not going to be afraid to take it to the left a bit.
Music
Aaliyah

I think it's important to take a break, you know, from the public eye for a while, and give people a chance to miss you. I want longevity. I don't want to get out there and run myself ragged and spread myself thin.

I think it's important to take a break, you know, from the public eye for a while, and give people a chance to miss you. I want longevity. I don't want to get out there and run myself ragged and spread myself thin.
Aaliyah

I don't think about my previous success. I'm happy that the work I've done has been very successful.

I don't think about my previous success. I'm happy that the work I've done has been very successful.
Aaliyah

Because I came out as a singer, I took the time to get an acting coach.

Because I came out as a singer, I took the time to get an acting coach.
Aaliyah

It's been so long and I'm lost without you, what am I gonna do? I been needin' you, wantin' you, wonderin' if you're the same and who's been with you. Is your heart still mine? I wanna cry sometimes ... I miss you.

It's been so long and I'm lost without you, what am I gonna do? I been needin' you, wantin' you, wonderin' if you're the same and who's been with you. Is your heart still mine? I wanna cry sometimes ... I miss you.
Heart
Aaliyah

It's hard to say what I want my legacy to be when I'm long gone.

It's hard to say what I want my legacy to be when I'm long gone.
Aaliyah

People are gonna look up to me because I'm young, black, and female.

People are gonna look up to me because I'm young, black, and female.
Aaliyah

I'm a total performer.
Aaliyah

There are certain things I want to keep to me. I don't discuss my private life.

There are certain things I want to keep to me. I don't discuss my private life.
Aaliyah

There are times I can't even figure myself out.

There are times I can't even figure myself out.
Aaliyah

I've been singing all my life. I've always wanted this. I sang in church, in school plays, and my parents gave me vocal lessons. My parents always said this was destined for me.

I've been singing all my life. I've always wanted this. I sang in church, in school plays, and my parents gave me vocal lessons. My parents always said this was destined for me.
Aaliyah